Brier Branch Dam
Brier Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brier Branch Dam
Brier Branch Dam is a dam in Sequatchie, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Brier Branch Hoa (private). It impounds the Alex Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sequatchie |
| River/Stream | Alex Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.35722, -85.27333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Brier Branch HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15307 |
| Federal ID | TN15307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |